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2.6M+
Annual passengers (2024)
19
Nonstop destinations
120
Flights per day
6
Airlines serving ROC
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Overview

Rochester's gateway, named for an American icon

Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport, known as the Greater Rochester International Airport, Rochester International Airport, or simply by its code ROC, is the award-winning gateway to Monroe County and New York's Finger Lakes region.

Renamed in 2017 to honor abolitionist Frederick Douglass, who made Rochester his home, ROC pairs a modernized terminal with a steadily growing, business-rich audience, making it an efficient and brand-safe out of home advertising environment.

This is the complete guide to airport advertising in Frederick Douglass/Greater Rochester International Airport: every ad placement available, what it costs, who manages the inventory, creative specs, how to book, and how to measure results.

AdQuick lets you plan, buy, and track ROC inventory in one place, and benchmark it against other Rochester out-of-home options.

Why Advertise

Why Advertise at Greater Rochester International Airport?

ROC is a small-hub airport with a growing, high-value audience, and an award-winning environment that lifts every brand placed in it.

2.6+ million annual passengers. ROC handled more than 2.6 million travelers in 2024, a 15-year passenger record, with about 120 flights a day to 19 nonstop destinations across six airlines. (Source: Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport / Monroe County.)
An award-winning, modernized terminal. ROC has earned national "Best Small Airport" recognition for consecutive years and operates a modern two-story terminal. Advertising here borrows that halo, your brand appears in a setting travelers actively praise.
A business-rich Rochester audience. Rochester is anchored by the University of Rochester and its medical center, Rochester Institute of Technology, and a globally significant optics, photonics, and imaging industry. ROC travelers skew toward education, healthcare, technology, and professional audiences, strong for B2B and decision-maker targeting — a complementary profile to neighboring upstate markets like Buffalo (BUF) and Syracuse (SYR).
Gateway to the Finger Lakes. ROC is the air gateway for Finger Lakes tourism and wine country, adding affluent leisure travelers to the mix.
Captive, uncluttered attention. Travelers move through a compact, easy-to-navigate two-level terminal with strong dwell time at ticketing, security, the concourse, and baggage claim, with little competing visual clutter.
A growth tailwind. With record traffic and new routes added across recent years, ROC's advertising reach is trending up.

The bottom line

If your goal is to reach Rochester's university, healthcare, and professional audiences, plus Finger Lakes visitors, with high-frequency, high-attention impressions, advertising in Greater Rochester International Airport is one of the most efficient buys in upstate New York.

Formats & Placements

ROC Advertising Formats & Inventory

ROC's advertising inventory spans high-impact digital out-of-home and static placements across every traveler touchpoint in the modernized terminal.

Format Description Where It Appears Why It Works
Digital screens Rotating digital displays Ticketing, concourse, gate areas Flexible messaging, dayparting
Video walls / large-format digital High-impact motion content High-traffic terminal crossroads Dominant, can't-miss presence
Baggage claim screens Digital or static units Baggage claim hall Guaranteed arriving-traveler dwell
Backlit dioramas Illuminated printed static OOH displays Concourse, walkways High-contrast, always-on branding
Static banners & panels Printed advertising faces Ticketing, corridors Budget-efficient awareness
Concourse & gate placements Static or digital near gates Gate hold areas Long dwell with seated audience
Experiential / sponsorships Branded amenities & place-based activations Seating, charging, play zones Engagement and dwell

Note

Exact inventory, dimensions, loop length, and share of voice vary by unit and rotate over time. Request a current inventory grid with specs and placement map before finalizing your plan.

Placement Zones Inside ROC

Floor 2, Departures: ticketing & check-in Departures

First impression for every departing traveler.

Security checkpoint High dwell

Concentrated dwell time in queues.

Concourse & gate areas Long dwell

Long dwell near gates and concessions.

Floor 1, Arrivals: baggage claim Arrivals

Guaranteed exposure to every arriving passenger.

Ground transportation & rental car Transition

Reaches travelers in transition.

Pricing Data

Greater Rochester International Airport Advertising Costs & Rates

ROC airport advertising is priced by format, placement, campaign length, and production. There is no public airport rate card, the official site lists an advertising contact rather than pricing, so use the matrix below for planning. (These are planning estimates; request a live quote for exact, current ROC rates.)

Ad Format Typical Rate Basis Planning Range Best For
Static banners & panels Monthly, per face $ – $$ Always-on awareness, budget efficiency
Backlit dioramas Monthly, per unit $$ High-visibility brand presence
Digital screens Monthly or CPM, rotating $$ – $$$ Flexible messaging, dayparting
Baggage claim screens Monthly, per unit $$ – $$$ Guaranteed arriving-traveler exposure
Video walls / large-format digital Premium, monthly $$$ Dominant brand statements

What drives the price

Format, digital screens and video walls cost more than static panels.
Placement zone, concourse and baggage claim command premiums over pre-security areas.
Flight length, longer commitments (13, 26, 52 weeks) lower the effective monthly rate.
Share of voice, exclusive placements cost more than rotating digital slots.
Production & installation, printing, materials, and install are billed separately from media.
Comparison

How ROC Airport Advertising Compares to Other Rochester OOH

Airport advertising is one piece of the Rochester out-of-home landscape. Here's how ROC placements compare:

Channel Audience Strength Trade-off
ROC airport advertising Business, university, healthcare & Finger Lakes travelers Long dwell, premium environment, business-rich Smaller absolute reach than highway OOH
Rochester billboards / highway OOH Broad commuter population Massive reach, low CPM via billboard advertising Short exposure, less targeted
Rochester digital out-of-home (DOOH) Urban / retail audiences Flexible, dynamic creative via digital billboard advertising More fragmented attention
Transit advertising Local commuters & students Repeat exposure via transit advertising, neighborhood-level Broader, less business-focused

For the full upstate New York picture, see AdQuick's Buffalo billboard advertising guide and Syracuse billboard market, then return here to lock in your Greater Rochester International Airport placements. For a side-by-side read on how airport rates stack up against highway OOH, see how airport ads compare in cost to billboards.

How to Book

How to Advertise at Greater Rochester International Airport

ROC is owned and operated by Monroe County, and the airport's official business page lists an advertising contact rather than transparent rates or availability. ROC's advertising inventory is handled through a media concessionaire, Lamar has a recognized local presence in Rochester airport advertising. AdQuick removes the guesswork: transparent planning, current availability, and coordination with the airport's advertising operator on your behalf, one point of contact from quote to live-campaign reporting via the AdQuick advertiser platform.

Booking is a simple, three-step process

01

Inquiry: tell us your goals

Share your target audience, budget, campaign dates, and objectives. We'll recommend the ROC formats and placement zones that fit.

02

Availability & rate card

Receive current inventory availability, exact rates, projected impressions, and creative specs in one proposal. Compare options side by side and adjust before you commit.

03

Creative approval & install

We handle contracting, creative approval, production, and installation scheduling. Once live, you get campaign measurement and reporting in the AdQuick platform.

Fast response time

We respond to new Greater Rochester International Airport advertising inquiries within 24 hours.

Creative

Creative Specs & Guidelines for ROC Advertising

Greater Rochester International Airport advertising creative must meet the operator's specifications and pass content approval before printing and installation. General guidance:

Specs vary by unit. Each format has its own dimensions, bleed, resolution, loop length, and file-format requirements. Confirm exact specs for your chosen placement before designing.
Resolution & format. Static banners require high-resolution print-ready files (vector or 300 DPI at scale); digital screens and video walls require specific pixel dimensions, file types, and motion duration limits.
Content approval. Creative is reviewed by the airport and operator. Avoid prohibited categories and ensure messaging is brand-safe.
Production & installation. Budget for printing, materials, and professional installation in addition to media.

Typical lead times

Stage Time to Allow
Availability check & proposal 1–3 business days
Contracting 2–5 business days
Creative submission & approval 3–7 business days
Production 1–2 weeks
Installation Scheduled with airport operations
Total: plan to start 3–5 weeks before launch ,

AdQuick coordinates specs, approvals, and production timelines so nothing slips between booking and live date.

Measurement

Measuring Your Greater Rochester International Airport Advertising Campaign

A key advantage of booking ROC through AdQuick is measurement. Instead of an information-only contact page, AdQuick treats airport advertising as accountable media through verified impressions and attribution:

Impression estimates built from ROC passenger volumes (2.6M+ annually) and placement-level foot traffic.
Audience composition for the ROC traveler profile, business, university, healthcare, and Finger Lakes leisure segments, to confirm fit.
Campaign verification, proof of posting and installation photos.
Performance reporting, track delivery across your flight and compare placements.
Attribution options, connect airport exposure to brand lift, web traffic, QR scans, or store visits where available.

This closes the loop between spend and outcome, so you can prove ROI and optimize future flights.

Annual passengers2.6M+
Nonstop destinations19
Daily flights~120
Airlines6
Response time24 hrs
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about advertising in Frederick Douglass/Greater Rochester International Airport, from cost and formats to lead times and measurement.

ROC is the IATA code for Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport, the main commercial airport serving Rochester, New York. It is also referred to as the Greater Rochester International Airport or Rochester International Airport. All refer to the same airport, renamed in 2017 to honor abolitionist Frederick Douglass.
ROC advertising rates depend on format, placement, and campaign length. There is no public airport rate card; static panels are the budget entry point, while digital screens and video walls are premium. See our breakdown of how much airport ads cost for typical ranges, then request a live quote for exact pricing.
ROC offers digital screens, video walls and large-format digital, baggage claim screens, backlit dioramas, static banners, concourse and gate placements, and experiential/sponsorship options, across ticketing, security, the concourse, and baggage claim. See airport advertising examples for visual references across each format.
ROC is owned and operated by Monroe County; its advertising inventory is handled through a media concessionaire, with Lamar maintaining a recognized local presence in Rochester airport advertising. The airport's own site provides an advertising contact rather than a rate card. For background on the operator model, see how airport ads are sold. AdQuick handles planning, rates, booking, creative coordination, and measurement on your behalf.
ROC served more than 2.6 million passengers in 2024, a 15-year record. The traveler base skews toward business, university, healthcare, and technology audiences tied to the University of Rochester, RIT, and Rochester's optics and imaging industry, plus Finger Lakes leisure visitors.
Plan for roughly 3–5 weeks from booking to live date, covering availability checks, contracting, creative submission and approval, production, and scheduled installation.
Specs vary by unit. Static banners require high-resolution print-ready files; digital screens and video walls require specific pixel dimensions, file types, and motion duration limits. All creative must pass content approval, confirm exact specs for your chosen format before designing.
Yes. AdQuick provides impression estimates, proof-of-posting verification, audience data, and performance reporting, with attribution options, including QR scans and brand lift, to connect airport exposure to business outcomes.

Book Your Greater Rochester International Airport Advertising Campaign

Frederick Douglass/Greater Rochester International Airport puts your brand in front of 2.6+ million Rochester travelers a year, a business-rich mix of university, healthcare, technology, and Finger Lakes audiences, in an award-winning, modernized terminal.

With AdQuick, planning and booking airport advertising in Greater Rochester International Airport is fast, transparent, and measurable, from your first rate request to live-campaign reporting.

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